Splash: Best San Diego Hotel Pools

Who says you need to visit Las Vegas to experience a high profile pool party? And why would you venture out to a water park when you can slide and play in style, just steps from your room? San Diego hotels boast a menu of aquatic adventures custom tailored to guests of all ages.

If you’re on the prowl for our city’s hottest pool parties, book your suite at the Hard Rock Hotel, Andaz Hotel or W Hotel. From the world’s top DJs to celebrity guests and posh VIP cabana amenities, you’ll soon see why San Diego is the ultimate destination for poolside adults-only fun in the sun. If you’re seeking a relaxing under-the-radar afternoon at the pool, check into Hilton San Diego Bayfront, The Grand Del Mar or L’Auberge Del Mar; and if you’re heading to town with the whole family, you'll love the kid-friendly water activities at La Costa Resort, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

Discover the best San Diego hotel pools for partying, relaxing and kid-friendly fun.

The Andaz Hotel is home to one of the largest and most luxurious rooftop pool lounges in the city, complete with a gorgeous view of the Gaslamp Quarter that extends out to the glistening harbor. Ivy Rooftop boasts a large heated pool surrounded by white chaise lounge chairs shaded by umbrellas, as well as a row of exclusive VIP cabanas. On Sundays during summer Ivy Rooftop hosts sophisticated pool parties with DJ beats, premium spirits, and VIP cabana bottle service, attracting an elite social circle. By night, Ivy Rooftop heats up with some of the hottest parties in town, creating the ultimate outdoor SoCal club experience.

If you’re looking for a Vegas-style pool party at home in San Diego, look no further than Float at the Hard Rock Hotel. Float is the fourth floor outdoor lounge, home to a petite yet action-packed pool, VIP cabanas, day beds, and a large event spaced dubbed Woodstock that is covered in bright green Astroturf all summer long to host Intervention, Hard Rock’s signature wet ‘n’ wild pool party. During the week days hotel guests can recline poolside and sip cocktails under the hot sun. But come Sunday, Float is transformed into the craziest pool party San Diego has ever seen, complete with celebrity guests and the world’s top DJs.

The Del Mar Marriott is located on the cusp of inland Del Mar, near Carmel Valley, making it a popular and convenient hotel for business travelers and families. However, past the corporate façade, guests will be surprised to find a spacious, ultra-modern pool lounge outside Arterra, the hotel’s signature restaurant that recently underwent a contemporary remodel. In addition to a large heated pool, guests enjoy stylish chaise lounge areas complete with private fire pits, creating an ideal outdoor social gathering hot spot. During summer, the Del Mar Marriott hosts a variety of rotating pool parties and special events.